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...and now I own a Switch
- Thread starter Iva Demilcol
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Darth Ghandi
Banned
Very many good suggestions in the thread.
I would recommend snipper-clippers if you play local coop.
I would recommend snipper-clippers if you play local coop.
I reject this with my entire body.
SuperEpicMan
Banned
It kinda sucks the mods won't allow Switch general discussion thread. The PSVR, PS4 Pro and Xbox One S all have dedicated threads so I'm not really sure why the Switch can't have one. It would be pretty useful since it is still a pretty new console, and there isn't really anywhere to for people to ask questions without making a whole thread for it.
I have that one too, and I'm not completely satisfied. That net you put the Switch into just isn't a good idea due to the Joy-Con sticks. It's more of a hassle than it needs to be. Apart from that, I like its design as well as the storage space for games.
sixteen-bit
Member
Don't sleep on Puyo Puyo Tetris. It's a blast.
Forearm Star
Member
Pics shamelessly stole from across the net
Is the demo still available? I'd like to give it a try.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Well there were claims that some plastic ones start to peel off due to heat while docked.
I got mine at the start of may, bent dock, left joy con that does not sit flush with the system and the actual switch itself is bent / wonky!
Emailed nintendo took them over 6 weeks to reply...
Spoke to them on the phone and asked them to confirm in writing that they would replace with a brand new system, and not refurb, had to wait 4 weeks for them to do that...
Gonna get them to change it, hoping they can transfer my saves...
Not to sound too negative / whiny it is a cracking piece of kit! Zelda and mario kart look fab on it. The screen is amazing and i love it. Obviously just annoyed with the issues that i have encountered, which hopefully can be sorted.
Cant wait for Mario!
Emailed nintendo took them over 6 weeks to reply...
Spoke to them on the phone and asked them to confirm in writing that they would replace with a brand new system, and not refurb, had to wait 4 weeks for them to do that...
Gonna get them to change it, hoping they can transfer my saves...
Not to sound too negative / whiny it is a cracking piece of kit! Zelda and mario kart look fab on it. The screen is amazing and i love it. Obviously just annoyed with the issues that i have encountered, which hopefully can be sorted.
Cant wait for Mario!
digitalrelic
Banned
The best cases in the world are Waterfield cases:
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/nintendo-3ds-cases
I own one of their Pouches in canvas and it's fantastic:
They've got a variety of sizes, shapes, and models, depending you preference. They're a small company and everything is made in the US as well.
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/nintendo-3ds-cases
I own one of their Pouches in canvas and it's fantastic:
They've got a variety of sizes, shapes, and models, depending you preference. They're a small company and everything is made in the US as well.
Grettir_the_Swole
Member
If I buy an extra pair of Joy Cons, should I buy a charging grip as well? The two methods to charge are charging grip or attached to the switch, correct?
BD&A has a licensing charging dock for two pairs of Joy Cons, but it's the same price as the charging grip, and I can already charge the original pair on the Switch itself when it's docked.
Ugh, between a second pair of Joy Cons, a charging grip and maybe a Pro controller, I'm going to end up spending another $150.
BD&A has a licensing charging dock for two pairs of Joy Cons, but it's the same price as the charging grip, and I can already charge the original pair on the Switch itself when it's docked.
Ugh, between a second pair of Joy Cons, a charging grip and maybe a Pro controller, I'm going to end up spending another $150.
Icedburden
Member
I suck so bad at it. Can't beat the CPU no matter what I do.
Pro controller is great. You're nuts.
Playing Splatoon 2 with a Pro controller is going to be orgasmic.
He's saying if you only want a proper dpad. Pro controller no doubt has other advantages.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah the d-pad on the pro controller is a big disappointment.
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
We got MK8D for the office, but I just picked up Puyo on a whim. We legit haven't touched MK8D since. Whereas it's been a month and Puyo is still a weekly activity.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
You've had it for around two months. People usually have their systems for years. Anyone that doesn't want a scratched up screen should invest a couple dollars for a nice screen protector.
if you want to have a case that is battle tested and to make yourself seem more important i recommend the Pelican case with custom switch foam insert.
Best Switch Case
If you want something that can carry the system, dock, power, pro controller, and whatever else? then I'd recommend a bag of some sort. whether it be a messenger bag, backpack, or utility bag, that's up to you.
Best Switch Case
If you want something that can carry the system, dock, power, pro controller, and whatever else? then I'd recommend a bag of some sort. whether it be a messenger bag, backpack, or utility bag, that's up to you.
Iva Demilcol
Member
This seem perfect for the next rooftop party.
uncelestial
Member
Don't get a case that requires you to detach the joy-cons.
it's perfect for when everyone has had a few drinks and the switch's battery is dead and some dumb bitch moves it off the table and sets it on the railing, then the 2 jackass bros start to get rowdy and bump into it and it goes off the railing onto the street, or if this is happening on your yacht, into the water. Your switch will most likely be fine.
Can recommend this one to
Cuningas de Häme
Member
This. Love mine.
Orzly is such a fun name...
Oh, and I might think of having some kind of stand, there is multiple available. Aluminum or plastic usually, price is not bad. I need to get one myself, I love to play in tabletop mode but the angle is just a tad too small for me to fully enjoy playing.
outunderthestars
Banned
Just got my Amazon Prime Day Switch!
2 Things :
1) Is there a way to show only free demos on the e-shop? No games yet (have to pick up Zelda later) Wastes time clicking every game to see if there's a demo.
2) Splatoon 2 Demo, is only the tutorial level? Can I play it again or anything else or do I just have to wait to the 15th for this "Splatfest", which also happens to be the time when I get to try Sea of Thieves for the 1st time...
2 Things :
1) Is there a way to show only free demos on the e-shop? No games yet (have to pick up Zelda later) Wastes time clicking every game to see if there's a demo.
2) Splatoon 2 Demo, is only the tutorial level? Can I play it again or anything else or do I just have to wait to the 15th for this "Splatfest", which also happens to be the time when I get to try Sea of Thieves for the 1st time...
TransTrender
Gold Member
Correct. I see a lot of people recommending those and I just don't see how you could.
Same here.
Also went with this screen protector
This memory card when it was on sale
This battery pack for long trips
I have two pro controllers and they feel great but at $70 a pop they're quite expensive.
I want to get another set of Joy-Cons to have two but all the dual packs are sold out.
I'd also like to get custom colored shells for the Joy-Cons and it seems like there are some good ones on Alibaba but I don't trust anything on there. Any suggestions?
Another random musing:
People used to say the dock would scratch the screens but when I look in there it already has foam pads on either side and both ends. Was that not there at launch?
The other random thing was linking my WiiU account to the new (new to me) Nintendo login system. It didn't make any sense because I was already receiving Nintendo emails on my Gmail account but when I tried to link and do a password recovery it said there was no valid Nintendo account associated with that email address.
What you have to do is create a new account on the Nintendo site using the same email address and then it associates the existing old Nintendo account via the email address and I was up and running. Then I linked my WiiU e-shop dollars to the Switch and was good to go.
fabricated backlash
Member
Where are you from? Nintendo Germany was aces with my Joycon repair, first email to getting my Joycon back was less than 7 days.
I'd be pissed if I had to wait that long.
YuriLowell
Member
Sweet now play BOTW and let it collect dust until Mario.
Iva Demilcol
Member
Nice, thanks for the comments. Can't believe people prefer to bitch about a thread like this rather than share their experiences to fellow new Switch users.
So I bought this 128GB microSDXC card.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010Q57S62/?tag=neogaf0e-20
It has Fast transfer speeds of up to 80MB/s.
Is playing games off of that going to be noticeably slower then playing off of the Switch internal 32GB drive?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010Q57S62/?tag=neogaf0e-20
It has Fast transfer speeds of up to 80MB/s.
Is playing games off of that going to be noticeably slower then playing off of the Switch internal 32GB drive?
I bought this card as well during the Prime day sale.
Eurogamer tested loading times on SDXC cards for Zelda and they were slightly slowed than internal storage, but otherwise comparable. They also said that as long as the card has a minimum UHS-1 rating, there's not much of a benefit to getting a faster (and more expensive) SDXC card.
Thanks!
dragonzdogma
Member
I'm getting this one.
1) Don't think there is a section. Some demos I'd recommend to play around with are Snipperclips and Puyo Puyo Tetris. There are probably more, since I haven't been keeping up with the eshop for a while now.
2) Aside from the tutorial at the beginning there is just the plaza until the splatfest actually starts.
I'm getting this one.
I love my Waterfield case. Obviously they're rather expensive, but if you can afford it I'd say go for it.
It really is more expensive, but don't know about it not been worth it.
Adata v90 128GB with read speed of 275MB/s, for $150. I want to see a test with it, against their 48/90/95MB/s ones.
katsubento
Member
I'm getting this one.
It's superb. Love mine.